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Cleaning out his inbox this evening (July 29, 2016), The Siamerican came across an email from Change.org publicizing an ongoing campaign targeting violence and rape on Thai soap operas. (Scroll to bottom for link to sign an online petition to stop prime time Thai … Continue reading →

After acquiring a cheap, used short-board online, I got the idea to try and improve my inflatable kayak’s on-water performance out off Phuket’s shores, by attaching the surfboard to the bottom of the kayak’s hull, which is a nylon shell wrapped around an inflated bladder, reinforced … Continue reading →

Regarding the title of this post, my friend and colleague Marque Rome the other day called me a “closet scientist” when he came over to my pad the other week to record some jingles for the radio. He was referring … Continue reading →

Yes that’s right, as the title of this post suggests, I didn’t throw away, burn or improperly dispose of any of my consumer waste over the past three months. I simply collected it all, ensured it was dried and separated general … Continue reading →

In recent weeks I’ve started to actively expand my knowledge base about–and explore the prospective of putting some capital into–the agricultural and food commodities market, especially in Thailand. This post is to log some of my revelations and realizations.

Just woke up from a dream in which I met a classmate from high school, a red-headed fellow from Ohio by the name of Matt Rutherford. Today, Matt has made his name as the first person (and only person that I’m … Continue reading →

When westerners, or foreigners (in Thai, “farang” ฝรั่ง) first visit or move to Thailand and make the decision to learn Thai language, they may initially be intimidated by the strange, exotic and sometimes obnoxious tonal sounds. No doubt, learning to speak, read and write … Continue reading →